Controller Senior Director

Del Monte Foods; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Life & disability insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Holidays

Telemedicine & EAP

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. seeks a Senior Director, Controller (Foods Division) to oversee the financial reporting process, general ledger governance, and journal entry reviews for the Foods Division.

This role directs the division's accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and liaises with auditors for SOX and external reviews. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure GAAP compliance, manage internal controls, and collaborate with IT on general controls and automation

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum 15 years accounting experience, including public accounting.
• Manufacturing/cost accounting background with standard cost system desired.
• Experience with quarterly and annual SEC filing activities.
• SAP experience and Big 4 background are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee governance, internal controls, and cost management across the Foods Division.
• Lead reporting to parent company for SEC filings and disclosures.
• Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for the division.

Skills

Team leadership

MS Office

Spanish (preferred)

Public accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

MBA or advanced degree

CPA license

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Job description

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable fruits and vegetables under our Fresh and Foods divisions. Our diverse product portfolio proudly bears the Del Monte brand and also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts - available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

Benefits We Offer Include:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 7 Company Paid Holidays
• 24/7 Telemedicine & Employee Assistance Program
• Optional voluntary benefits (legal, accident, identity protection)
• Eligibility on the first of the month following your hire date

Purpose of Position:

Del Monte Foods is the Foods Division of Fresh Del Monte, a global grower, producer and marketer of fresh, value-added, and shelf-stable produce.

Del Monte Foods has a powerful portfolio of brands, including the iconic Del Monte, Contadina and S&W. We are currently seeking a Digital Shelf Content Specialist.

The Sr, Director, Controller (Foods Division) is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting process, including general ledger governance, transaction processing oversight, financial statement preparation, journal entry review, balance sheet accounts reconciliation support, review of management discussion and analysis, and disclosures for the division, provided to the parent company for SEC reporting purposes, for accuracy and completeness.

In addition, the Sr. Director, Controller is also responsible for directing the Foods Division accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.

Accountabilities:

• Facilitates best practices in corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and cost management:
  • Evaluates and updates accounting policies and procedures to ensure alignment with US GAAP and Corporate policy, and monitors adherence to them. Research technical accounting issues to ensure compliance.
  • Ensures accounting processes are defined and documented.
  • In partnership with the Vice President, Finance, improves the cost effectiveness, accuracy and reliability of processes and financial reports.
  • Establishes department scorecard and KPIs.
  • Drives accuracy and consistency, across all Divisional locations, of manufacturing/cost accounting practices.
  • Works with teams and Functional Leadership to design internal controls to mitigate key financial statement risks in the financial reporting, procure to pay, order to cash, inventory, fixed assets, treasury, payroll, and benefit processes. Directs the execution of key financial controls to ensure they operate effectively.
  • Works closely with IT to ensure key IT general computer controls are designed and operating effectively to ensure financial statements and reports are complete and accurate.
  • Explores and prioritizes accounting automation where control and cost are beneficial.
  • Provides input on cash-flow, and treasury strategies.
• Liaises with auditors (SOX, internal, external). Oversee audit requests and ensures teams provide the appropriate requested information in a timely manner.
• Collaborates with VP of Finance to conduct analyses for a variety of contingencies: new products, new business models, acquisitions including due diligence, divestitures, international expansion, supply chain issues, economic downturns, new system implementations, etc.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) License.
• Minimum 15 years of related accounting experience required, in conjunction with experience in public accounting assurance.
• Manufacturing / cost accounting background and experience with complex standard cost system is desired.
• Strong team leadership skills required.
• High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office applications to produce complex documents and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrated functional leadership and enterprise collaboration in a global team environment.
• Experience with quarterly and annual SEC filing activities.
• MBA, or advanced degree in related discipline.
• SAP experience.
• BlackLine implementation experience preferred.
• Senior Accounting position in Consumer Products / Food Manufacturing at a publicly traded company.
• Big 4 Public Accounting experience.
• Direct team building and transformation experience.
• Spanish Language professional proficiency is preferred.

***Please note: This position does not qualify for relocation expenses.***

Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. is a global leader in the production, distribution, and marketing of fresh and fresh cut fruits and vegetables. Our diverse product portfolio also includes prepared fruits and vegetables, juices, beverages, snacks, and desserts-available in over 80 countries worldwide. With operations spanning more than 35 countries, we've proudly been nourishing families for over 135 years.

We are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fresh Del Monte and its affiliates do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We also participate in E-Verify* where applicable, to ensure employment authorization eligibility. Driven by our core values - Excellence, Care, Passion, Trust, and Creativity - we invite you to explore our career opportunities and join our FRESH team.